The August Review

 

http://www.oecdwash.org/ABOUT/aboutmain.htm About OECD: The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is the international organization of the industrialized, market-economy countries. At OECD, representatives from 30 Member countries meet to exchange information and harmonize policy with a view to maximizing economic growth within Member countries and assisting non-Member countries develop more rapidly. More info... DIRECT LINK: List of Member Countries including the date of their official accession to the OECD. See also the Annual Report 2006 (PDF 5.0mb) About the United States As a member country of the OECD the United States maintains a Mission to the OECD in Paris currently headed by Ambassador Connie Morella. More info... OECD Country website - United States now available. More... About the OECD Washington Center: The OECD Washington Center was set up in 1966 to market the publications of the OECD in the United States and to serve as an information center for the U.S. market. The Center is engaged in public outreach activities and acts as a liaison office to the US legislative and executive branches. The Center is open Mondays through Fridays, 9am - 5pm. The following services are available: Availability of various free documents, press releases, information brochures, newsletters, etc. ....... A library of OECD publications is open to the public. A photocopier is available, as well as a PC for viewing of various statistical files and making use of online resources such as OECD's public web site and SourceOECD. No appointment is necessary to visit the library. Advice on where to find specific OECD information. Conferences and briefings for the Press. Briefings for Student and Professional Groups. Videoconferences with OECD Paris Officials. Local newsletter What's New focusing on US activities at the OECD